Lakeland Terrier has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

English Shepherd has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Lakeland Terriers are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the English Shepherd is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Independent
Confident
Intelligent
Bold
Friendly
Trainable

Adaptable
Courageous
Friendly
Intelligent
Responsive
Alert
Energetic
Independent
Playful

Lakeland Terriers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

English Shepherds make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

England

United States

Old English Wirehaired Terriers, Bedlington Terriers

Collie-type

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
Club Espanol De Terriers

American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Animal Research Foundation

1700s

17th Century

Terrier (AKC:1934 & UKC)

Working
Herding Dog (UKC)

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
Sable
Brindle

Silver
White
Brown
Black
Sable
Pied

Lakeland Terriers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

English Shepherds have medium-length coats.

Wiry

Curly

A Lakeland Terrier can have a litter of 12-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An English Shepherd can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Lakeland Terriers have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

English Shepherds are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Canine Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Eye Problems

Patellar Luxation
Separation Anxiety
Ear Health and Infection
Eye Infections

Eye
Hips
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Allergy Tests
Ophthalmic And Ear Exam
Regular Full Physical Examination By Veterinarian
Hearing and Ear Tests
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Lakeland Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

English Shepherd has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Lakeland Terriers require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

English Shepherds need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Lakeland Terrier minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

English Shepherd drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

Lakeland Terriers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

English Shepherd dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Dog Parks

Walking

Lakeland Terriers are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

English Shepherds are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Lakeland Terrier, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Shepherd, it's at least 16 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Lakeland Terriers usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most English Shepherds usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Lakeland Terriers have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The English Shepherd has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-17 pound (7 - 8 kg) Lakeland Terrier feed 1.3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 40-60 pound (18 - 27 kg) English Shepherd feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Lakeland Terrier is somewhere $1.40 - $1.80 per day.

The average cost of an English Shepherd is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Lakeland Terrier is between $42 - $53. This makes an average of $504 - $636 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an English Shepherd is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Lakeland Terrier has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

English Shepherds are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Lakeland Terriers have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

The Lakeland Terrier is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

English Shepherds can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Lakeland Terriers are not cat friendly.

English Shepherds are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Lakeland Terriers are not dog-friendly.

English Shepherds are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Lakeland Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

English Shepherds are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Lakeland Terriers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

English Shepherds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Lakeland Terriers are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

English Shepherds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.